EU-Tanzania Business Forum

Tap into Tanzania’s Investment Opportunities

2324 February 2023   |   DAR ES SALAAM

About the forum
Program Highlights
Invest in Tanzania
About the Forum
Program Highlights
Invest in Tanzania
Logistics
As one of the 10 fastest growing economies in Africa, Tanzania’s growth reflects the country’s sustained economic stability in a context of rich natural endowments and a strategic geographic position. Moreover, the country’s growth prospects are supported by an emerging middle class, and an increasing appetite for high-valued goods and services that European firms offer. 

The promotion of investments is a priority under the Government of H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is committed to open the country to the global economy and has already started marketing Tanzania as a strategic destination for business. 

The European Union Delegation to Tanzania is pleased to partner with the Government of Tanzania, EU Member States, the EU Business Group (EUBG), and the private sector, to host the 2023 EU-Tanzania Business Forum, presenting viable opportunities for companies seeking to invest in the country.


The EU-Tanzania Business Forum will: 
  1. Showcase Tanzania’s opportunities and the comparative advantage for EU investors 

  2. Facilitate discussions among business peers, government officials and political leaders of both Tanzania and Europe, in view of catalysing new partnerships
     
  3. Offer tools for private investment (registration, work permit, rules of origin) and private sector development (access to finance, connectivity, skills development)

  4. Provide a platform for effective Private-Public dialogue to further improve the business environment 


The forum will focus on the following key sectors:  
Energy Transition
By 2044, the Tanzanian Power Sector Master Plan aims to shift the energy mix to 28% from hydropower, 33% from natural gas, 26% from coal, and just over 12% from wind, solar, and geothermal.
Agriculture
Tanzania’s agriculture sector—which contributes nearly one- third of the country’s GDP and employs 75 percent of the population—has the potential to increase incomes and improve livelihoods.
Manufacturing
Tanzania aims to become a middle-income economy and semi-industrialized country by 2025, forwhich the contribution ofmanufacturing to the nationaleconomy must reach a minimum of 40% of the GDP
Logistics
International trade constitutes a significant proportion of GDP inTanzania, with exports and imports accounting for 31% and 50% of GDP respectively.
Digitalisation
Transforming Tanzania into a more digital economy has centred 2022/23 budget of the Information, Communication and Information Technology Ministry, looking forward to investing heavily in the Digital Tanzania Project.
Construction
There has been a consistent, yearly increase in government spending on infrastructure this past decade which has acted as a stimulant for continued inflows of investments in the construction industry. The infrastructure sector has been the key beneficiary of 2021-22 budget as Tanzania commences the third phase of country’s Five-Year Development Plan.
Critical Minerals
Mining and quarrying activities had a very large contribution to Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of 2021. The sector recorded 10.2% of the GDP.

The forum will offer a platform for direct interaction between:
Business-to-Business (B2B)
Firms and policy makers (B2G)
Companies and financing institutions (B2F)
Feb 23, 2023
06:00 - 07:00
Plenary
live-streaming

Introductory Panel: EU Global Gateway Investment in Tanzania: A Win-Win - Selous Hall

Panelists: - Amb. Jestas Abouk Nyamanga - Tanzanian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union - Antti Karhunen, Director for Sustainable Finance - European Commission (DG INTPA) - Angelina Ngalula, Chairperson - Tanzania Private Sector Foundation Representative -Hon Mudrick Soragha - Minister of State, President's Office Economy, Labour and Investment (TBC) - Dr. Ashatu Kijaji - Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade on EU-Tanzania Trade & Investment Moderator: Amb. Mahmoud Kombo - Tanzanian Ambassador to Italy
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Amb. Mahmoud Kombo
Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Angelina Ngalula
East African Business Council (EABC); Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)
HMS
Hon. Mudrick Soragha
President's Office Economy, Labour and Investment
Feb 23, 2023
07:00 - 08:00
Plenary
live-streaming

Opening Ceremony - Selous Hall

- Remarks by Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness - France - Remarks by Helena Konig, Deputy Secretary General - European External Action Service - Remarks by Thomas Ostros, Vice President - European Investment Bank - Welcoming Address by Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade - Keynote Address by Hon. Dr. Phillip Isdor Mpango, Vice President of The United Republic of Tanzania
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Olivier Becht
Government of France
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Helena Konig
European External Action Service
HDPIM
Hon. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango
Vice President
Feb 23, 2023
08:30 - 09:00
Plenary
live-streaming

Tap into Tanzania's Investment Opportunities - Selous Hall

Panelists: - Gilead Teri - Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) - Shariff Ali Shariff - Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) - Charles Jacob Itembe - Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) Moderator: Amb. Mary O'Neil - Ireland's Ambassador to Tanzania
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Charles Itembe
Export Processing Zones Authority
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Amb. Mary O'Neill
Government of Ireland
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Shariff Shariff
Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency
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Gilead Teri
Tanzania Investment Centre
Feb 24, 2023
06:45 - 07:45
Break Out Room 1
in-person

Grow as a Tanzanian Firm: Establishing a Successful Business in Tanzania - Mikumi Hall

Panelists: - Ian Morrell – Rijk Zwaan (NL) - Latifah Khamis - Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE) - Steven Kauzen - Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) - Emma Oriyo - European Union Business Group - Baraka Aligaesha – Ministry of Industry, Investment and Trade - Miguel Campo Llopis – European Commission Moderator: Joseph Lyimo - PwC
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Baraka Aliagesha
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Trade
MCL
Miguel Campo Llopis
European Commission
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Steven Kauzen
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
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Latifah Khamis
Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)
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Joseph Lyimo
PwC
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Ian Morrell
Rijk Zwaan (NL)
EO
Emma Oriyo
European Business Group Tanzania
Feb 24, 2023
06:45 - 07:45
Break Out Room 2
in-person

Invest in Mainland Tanzania: Available Investment Opportunities - Selous Hall

Panelists: - Katherine Mwimbe Boehl - Domiya Estate - Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Representative (TBC) - William Erio - Fair Competition Commission (FCC) - Benoit Araman – French Business Council/Oryx Gas Tanzania (TZ) - Gilead Teri - Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) Moderator: Samwel Ndandala - Deloitte Consulting Limited
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Benoit Araman
French Business Council/Oryx Gas Tanzania
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Katherine Boehl
Domiya Estate LTD
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William Erio
Fair Competition Commission
SK
Steven Kauzen
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
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Samwel Ndandala
Deloitte Consulting Limited
GT
Gilead Teri
Tanzania Investment Centre
Feb 24, 2023
09:30 - 11:30
Plenary

Closing Ceremony - Selous Hall

Closing Ceremony Speakers: - Special Remarks from Amb. Manfredo Fanti - Ambassador of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and East African Community - Brief Address by Hon. Mudrick Soragha, Minister of State President’s Office Economy, Labour and Investment (TBC) - Closing Remarks by H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar
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Amb. Manfredo Fanti
European Union Delegation to the United Republic of Tanzania and East African Community
HDHM
H.E. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi
President
HMS
Hon. Mudrick Soragha
President's Office Economy, Labour and Investment

Investment climate in Tanzania

Tanzania offers a tremendous range of opportunities in all sectors; however, the government is prioritizing on key sectors such as Agriculture, Mining, Tourism, Manufacturing, Agro-processing, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate and Livestock & Fishing. 
The 6th phase government under H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan is determined and committed to opening up the country to the global economy through improved investment climate, mega infrastructures development in order to accelerate the smooth flow of the Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) for the social and economic prosperity of Tanzanians. The government has been undertaking major legal and regulatory reforms in a quest to make Tanzania one of the best investment destinations on the continent. These reforms, which, cut across the board include tax regime, automation of investment procedures and processes, harmonization of institutions, land laws as well as unlocking hurdles that impede business growth.

VISA

Please note that the Government of the UNited Republic of Tanzania will issue an ordinary visa on arrival to everyone who will be attending this meeting and has a valid invitation letter. Visa will be issued upon payment of a visa fee of between USD 50 to 100 depending on the country of the participant. In order to benefit from this arrangement, you are required to produce your invitation letter and the proof of registration. Visas will be issued in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United Republic of Tanzania.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

In addition to visa and passport requirements, an international health certificate showing current yellow fever immunization is required for entry into the United Republic of Tanzania.

As far as preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 are concerned, please note.

ACCOMODATION

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